# UH 78 - Dallas Braden - Gold Border Parallel

This is our final post for Spring Training 2011. Dallas Braden signed his gold border parallel card for us. Really cool card signed by a really nice guy.

Tomorrow will be a historic day here at My 2008 Topps Set Blog. Please check in for a BIG announcement.

# UH 78 - Dallas Braden - Gold Border Parallel

# 12 - Jason Bartlett

Former Minnesota Twins infielder and 2009 American League All-Star, Jason Bartlett signed his card from the 2008 Topps Series One set for us during Spring Training. Jason also has a card in the Updates & Highlights set but we weren't able to get that one signed. Maybe next year.

# 12 - Jason Bartlett

Progress: 406/990

# 89 - Josh Willingham

Former Florida Marlins outfielder, Josh Willingham is off to a pretty good start with his new team. That's good news for Oakland A's fans because they're in desperate need for more offense.

Josh signed this card for us at Spring Training this year.

# 89 - Josh Willingham

Progress: 405/990

# UH 29 - Ryan Ludwick - Gold Border Parallel

We've almost done posts for all of the 2008 Topps cards we got signed during Spring Training 2011. We have a few more Gold Border Parallels to post. Our next one is of current San Diego Padres outfielder, Ryan Ludwick.

# UH 29 - Ryan Ludwick - Gold Border Parallel

# 394 - Mark Ellis - Gold Border Parallel

Last year, Mark Ellis signed his base card from the 2008 Topps set for us. This Spring, he signed the Gold Border Parallel. Another nice additon to our collection.

# 394 - Mark Ellis - Gold Border Parallel

# 97 - Kevin Kouzmanoff - Opening Day

Kevin Kouzmanoff signed his card from the 2008 Opening Day set for us. It's a pretty dark card but he managed to sign it in the lighter area. Thanks, Kevin!

# 97 - Kevin Kouzmanoff - Opening Day

# 504 - Conor Jackson

Former Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman, Conor Jackson is now with the Oakland A's. This guy was a fan favorite here in Arizona but I'm not sure if he'll see much playing time in Oakland.

# 504 - Conor Jackson

Progress: 404/990

# 124 - Bob Geren

The elusive Bob Geren signed his 2008 Topps card for our set. Glad to get this one because I always seem to miss this guy or he's in a bad mood and won't sign.

# 124 - Bob Geren

Progress: 403/990

# UH 128 - LaTroy Hawkins

Veteran reliever, LaTroy Hawkins signed a card for our set. LaTroy made his MLB debut back in 1995 with the Minnesota Twins. We caught up with him during Spring Training in Maryvale at the Milwaukee Brewers camp.

# UH 128 - LaTroy Hawkins

Progress: 402/990

# 36 - Coco Crisp - Team Gift Set

Oakland A's outfielder, Coco Crisp signed his card from the 2008 Topps Red Sox Team Gift Set. A nice card with a different picture than the base version.

# 36 - Coco Crisp - Team Gift Set

# UH 78 - Dallas Braden

Oakland A's starting pitcher, Dallas Braden signed his card from the Updates & Highlights set for us. You may remember Dallas from his perfect game & arguement with A-Rod last year.

# UH 78 - Dallas Braden

Progress: 401/990

# 110 - Aaron Harang - Chrome

Here's another 2008 Topps Chrome card we were able to get signed during Spring Training. This one is of former Cincinnati Reds ace, Aaron Harang.

# 110 - Aaron Harang - Chrome

# 445 - Hideki Matsui

This is probably the best autograph we got this Spring Training. Former New York Yankees outfielder, Hideki Matsui signed a card for our set. Hideki is a two-time All-Star and was MVP of the 2009 World Series. This is one that I thought we might never get signed. It's great to have it now as part of our collection.

# 445 - Hideki Matsui

Progress: 400/990

# 42 - Takashi Saito - Team Gift Set

Lucky for us Takashi Saito had two cards in the 2008 Topps Dodgers Team Gift Set. The second commemorated him getting 47 saves in his first 50 opportunities. Not bad.

# 42 - Takashi Saito - Team Gift Set

# 81 - Orlando Hudson - Opening Day White Border Parallel

Orlando Hudson signed his white border parallel card from the 2008 Topps Opening Day set for us. This is the second white border parallel card that we were able to get signed during Spring Training.

# 81 - Orlando Hudson - Opening Day White Border Parallel

# 39 - Aaron Harang - Redsfest Team Set

Aaron Harang signed his card from the 08 Topps Redsfest Team Set for us. He did pretty good in his debut for the Padres earlier this week. Maybe he can become one of the top pitchers in the NL again.

# 39 - Aaron Harang - Redsfest Team Set

# 185 - Brad Hawpe - Chrome

This Spring Training we were able to get a decent amount of Chrome, Opening Day, and Gold Border Parallell cards to go along with our 08 Topps base set. One of the players who signed a Chrome card for us was Brad Hawpe.

# 185 - Brad Hawpe

# UH 29 - Ryan Ludwick

Ryan Ludwick was an All-Star in 2008. We were lucky enough to get his 08 Topps All-Star card signed too. Hopefully Ryan puts up big numbers again in 2011 for the Padres.

# UH 29 - Ryan Ludwick

Progress: 399/990

# UH 49 - Ryan Ludwick

Here's another card we got signed at the Padres Spring Training Fan Fest. Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder is in Peoria for his first Spring Training with the Padres.

# UH 49 - Ryan Ludwick

Progress: 398/990

# 189 - Gregg Zaun - Chrome

Gregg Zaun began Spring Training in the San Diego Padres camp but soon decided it was his time to retire. He signed this card for us at the Padres Spring Training Fan Fest just a few days before he made the announcement. Thanks, Gregg.

# 189 - Gregg Zaun - Chrome